KARACHI: MCB Bank Limited (MCB) unveiled its 2QCY19 ended June 30, 2019 consolidated net earnings at Rs5.41 billion (EPS Rs4.59) versus Rs4.76 billion (EPS Rs3.99) recorded during the same quarter last year, exhibiting a rise of 14%YoY in profitability. Earnings…
KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) unveiled its 2QCY19 ended June 30, 2019, standalone net earnings at Rs5.38 billion (EPS Rs4.39) versus Rs3.63 billion (EPS Rs2.96) recorded during the same quarter last year, exhibiting a significant rise of 48% YoY, primarily…
KARACHI: Directorate General of Transit Trade has seized large number of Indian origin consignments mis-declared as ‘White Crystalline Sugar’, destined to be consumed in Afghanistan, as the sugar was expired and unfit for human consumption. The value of the seized…
LONDON: Iconic Labs has agreed Heads of Terms to acquire social media agency Social Alchemist Limited, which will bolster Iconic Labs’ offering, build critical mass within its social media consultancy division, enhance content generation and importantly provide proprietary distribution channels….
LONDON: NQ Minerals Plc has made a further strategic investment in private Tasmanian mining company, Tasmania Energy Metals to enhance the company’s operations and prospects, a release issued to London Stock Exchange (LSE) noted. As previously announced, NQ Minerals and…
LONDON: Victoria Plc has acquired the business and certain assets of high-quality Spanish ceramic flooring manufacturer, Iberoalcorense (Ibero). Victoria is the international designers, manufacturers and distributors of innovative flooring, a release issued to London Stock Exchange (LSE) said. The purchase…
LONDON: Maxima LT and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have signed a 10-year EUR 52 million loan agreement, a release issued to London Stock Exchange (LSE) noted. Maxima Grupė‘s companies in the Baltics will allocate money for green investments. “We…
DOHA: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company has announced the signing of its new store at “The Mall”. Al Meera’s The Mall branch will mark Al Meera’s 54th store in Qatar. Al Meera’s upcoming branch at “The Mall” is the latest…
SAN FRANCISCO: Capella Space has entered into an agreement with Addvalue for use of its Inter-Satellite Data Relay System (IDRS) via Inmarsat’s global L-Band satellite communications network, release issued to Singapore Exchange (SGX) noted.. Capella is an information services company…
SINGAPORE: The Alpha Data Centre Fund (Alpha DC Fund) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has acquired a 3,840 sqm plot of freehold land in Gore Hill Technology Park to develop a data centre in Sydney, Australia. The Alpha DC…
KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate at Intersec 2020 to be held in Middle East during January 19-21, 2020, and would hold a Pakistan Pavilion. TDAP will provide subsidized stalls to increase the exports of personal protection…
LONDON: HSBC Holdings plc announced that John Flint has Monday stepped down as Group Chief Executive and as a Director by mutual agreement with the Board. Although not carrying out his day-to-day duties after today, he remains available to assist…